This is a classic example of a English Civil War 17th century hanger sword . The Ref shows in Battle weapons by George Neumann the English hanger with a well cast cherub guard and flat pommel . Untouched decorated pommel and wonderful wedged blade with armours marks on both sides of a moon and stars . Measures 21 inches on the blade and 26 1/2 overall . Super 17th century example . Quillon is missing as most got caught and broke off. Dating 1680-1710 period .